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Because the regime knows very well that people standing for hours in line for a few pounds of flour, or hidden at night at home after nightfall are not going to have much time or mood to be actively criticizing, and even less conspiring.

Yes, and the socialists also know that allowing, and, indeed, encouraging endless and consequence-free sex will also occupy the time and minds of the hoi polloi. Providing contraceptives and, failing that, paying for the almost inevitable result, either through abortion or, if need be, support payments, will cement the deal with voters too preoccupied to pay much attention to anything else.

"Daniel In Venezuela" is a very compelling blog. I'd forgotten about it for a while. Thank you for posting.